A Shropshire law firm is celebrating a “glowing independent endorsement” in a national guide which ranks lawyers and firms based on independent research.

Lanyon Bowdler has 22 lawyers recommended in the latest edition of the Chambers UK Guide - an increase of seven from last year’s publication, and has also retained eight ranking practice areas in the 2027 guide. 

The Chambers UK guide ranks law firms based on independent research and interviews with clients, and has been helping people find the best legal professionals in the UK for more than 30 years.

Brian Evans, managing partner at Lanyon Bowdler, said: “We are delighted that Lanyon Bowdler has once again been recognised so prominently in the Chambers UK Guide.

“It is an extremely important publication within the legal profession, offering reassurance to clients seeking the best possible service to meet their requirements.

“Congratulations to all of our lawyers who are named, a glowing independent endorsement of their high standards and professionalism. It is fully deserved and a fitting tribute to their continuing dedication and commitment on behalf of our clients.

“It is particularly pleasing to see Beth Heath promoted from Band 2 last year to Band 1, new rankings for Ed Burrell, Praveen Chaudhari and Karen Clarke, and six new inclusions as Associates to Watch.

“It was also great to see our Private Client (Wealth and Disputes) team retain its Band 1 ranking in Shrewsbury and Surrounds, and the North Wales team moving up one step to Band 2 in the separate High Net Worth Guide.”

The full list of Lanyon Bowdler’s practice area rankings in both guides is: Band 1: Private Wealth Law (Shrewsbury and surrounds), Clinical Negligence (Midlands), Personal Injury (Midlands). Band 2: Agriculture & Rural Affairs (Wales), Agriculture & Rural Affairs (Midlands), Family (West Midlands), Private Wealth Law (Wales). Band 3: Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions (West Midlands). Band 4: Employment (Midlands), Litigation (Midlands).

The firm has six lawyers ranked in Band 1 of the guides, five in Band 2, three in Band 3 and two in Band 4. Lanyon Bowdler is also celebrating six lawyers recognised in the publication as Associates to Watch.

Individual ranking lawyers are: Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions - Gráinne Walters (Band 2), Ed Burrell (Band 3), Employment - John Merry (Band 3), Litigation - Andy Pegg (Band 4), Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Edward Nutting (Band 1), Clinical Negligence - Emma Broomfield (Band 1), Lucy Small (Band 1), Beth Heath (Band 1), Personal Injury - Dawn Humphries (Band 1), Debbie Humphries (Band  2), Karen Clarke (Band 2), Family - Sue Hodgson (Band 2), Philippa Pearson (Band 3), Private Wealth Law (High Net Worth Guide) - Edward Rees (Band 1), Sioned Parry (Band 2), Real Estate - Praveen Chaudhari, Associates to Watch - Katie Baker (Litigation), Natasha Gibbons (Clinical Negligence), Alex Spanner (Personal Injury), Helen Davies (Family), Sophie Burgoyne (Private Wealth Law - High Net Worth Guide), Claire Vale (Private Wealth Disputes - High Net Worth Guide).